This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
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This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
In this latest episode of our Podcast, we delve into the topic of self-denial and its significance in the life of a Christian. Self-denial is often misunderstood and can be associated with extreme practices such as self-flagellation and fasting. However, it is about getting out of God's way and putting aside our own limited concept of self to embrace a more complete self-hood in Christ. We will explore the different ways in which self-denial can be practiced, and how it promotes loving relationships with God and others. We will discuss how self-denial comes by grace and is not about negating the self, but about letting go of what is not truly us and embracing our potential for growth in Christ. If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of self-denial and its role in spiritual growth, tune in to this episode of our Podcast.
This episode is a reading of Chapter 5 – Self-Denial from the book “Forming The Life Of A Franciscan” which you can download by clicking here.
The chapter is read by Masud Ibn Syedullah, TSSF.
Intro and Outro music by Ketsa – I hope you know https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/1000/i-hope-you-know/
Forming The Life Of A Franciscan
This podcast outlines the vocation of being a Franciscan as part of the religious order founded by Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago.
The Third Order comprises individuals in ordinary walks of life who live in a community "in dispersion" and live under rule and vows, outside a convent, without habits or religious garb.
The focus of the Franciscan vocation is to always turn towards God, and to strive for peace and unity in the family of God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the manner of St. Francis.
The formation process involves discovering one's personal calling and learning to live the Rule as an individual in a dispersed community, through practices such as personal prayer, study, meditation, spiritual direction, self-examination, and self-denial.
The Franciscan vocation also involves embracing material creation and finding the presence of God in all things.
